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title: "Public Confidence Thresholds Research"
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# Public Confidence Thresholds Research

Buyer: GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-13f4536a-2e30-4d27-a5a2-441341b66af9

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## Summary

The General Medical Council (GMC) has completed the procurement process for a research project titled "Public Confidence Thresholds Research". This market research services contract, classified under CPV code 79310000, aims to understand public views on the GMC's thresholds in public confidence cases. The contract is valued at £100,000 GBP and had an open procurement method. The tendering stage ended on 22 August 2024, with the contract period running from 1 January 2025 to 31 December 2025. This project involves delivery to various global locations including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The award was given on 16 September 2024 and published on 21 February 2025.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in market research services, particularly those with capabilities to operate internationally. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially suited to compete in such tenders due to the project's scope and the GMC's suitability criteria. Winning such a contract can enhance a company's portfolio and credibility, driving further business growth and opening opportunities for international market research capabilities. As the contract is already awarded to Community Research Ltd, it also highlights the successful participation and competitiveness of SMEs in large-scale, public sector research projects.

## Notice

The research aims to better understand the public's views on where the GMC's thresholds should sit in public confidence cases, both in terms of their thoughts on hypothetical case examples, but also more broadly to understand why the public holds those views

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61765069-fff7-4660-8057-a1ba0b2050a4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Aug 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL (GMC) |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M3 3AW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNITY RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79310000 - Market research services

## Release History

- 21 Feb 2025 at 17:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61765069-fff7-4660-8057-a1ba0b2050a4

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/61765069-fff7-4660-8057-a1ba0b2050a4
  21st February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.mytenders.co.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB169441
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## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmc-uk.org

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